Difference between revisions of "Statistical impossibility"
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| − | A '''statistical impossibility''' is a probability that is so low as to not be worthy of mentioning. Sometimes it is quoted as 1X10^- | + | A '''statistical impossibility''' is a probability that is so low as to not be worthy of mentioning. Sometimes it is quoted as 1X10^-50<ref>[[http://www.evolutionthelie.com/probability-statistics/life-from-non-life-is-a-statistical-impossibility/]] Evolution the lie; statistical impossibility</ref> although the cutoff is inherently arbitrary. Although not truly impossible the probability is low enough so as to not bear mention in a rational, reasonable argument. |
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Revision as of 03:24, January 22, 2010
A statistical impossibility is a probability that is so low as to not be worthy of mentioning. Sometimes it is quoted as 1X10^-50[1] although the cutoff is inherently arbitrary. Although not truly impossible the probability is low enough so as to not bear mention in a rational, reasonable argument.